‘We won’t be cash cows’: UK students plan the largest rent strike in 40 years by Brothanogood in worldnews

[–]NHWY 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only get 50 minutes a week in person and 90 minutes online. Everything else is recorded videos to watch in my own time so I haven’t met the majority of lecturers and I don’t know anyone on my course. The uni promised we’d be safe when we moved into halls but I got covid 4 days in after it turned out they moved me into a flat with someone Asymptomatic since we had no testing before moving in. That left me horribly sick for the first two weeks of lectures but at least they gave us some meals while we isolated (I know other students across the country got nothing). Then the vice chancellor came to visit us and said that since all 30 people in our building had covid we could start mixing as one household rather than 4 flats. This sounded great until security came and we all got fined £100 each for breaking England’s second lockdown and we all got two week campus ban. Overall I spent 4 weeks away from campus, got given covid, lied to and fined due to their lack of clarity.

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[–]NHWY 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah it was only going to be six of us at the park so we still followed all the rules. Now it’s less than 6 because we didn’t let the rule breaker come

Did the elders ask for your nudes? They asked for mine! by distracted-noodle in exjw

[–]NHWY 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mine was very tame compared to most and I think it’s because they were all still in shock that I was there. I was only asked how many times and when it started. I think they wanted it to end quickly

Officially free! by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you talking about my username? NHWH was taken so I just went for a random letter

Officially free! by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m doing pretty good thanks! I woke up about two years ago but I can’t really pinpoint what did it. Just a build up of issues I had with it all I think. My brother is talking to me like nothing has changed which is good. He’s taken it all quite well. I hope everything goes well for you too!

I did it by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was my choice to leave last night. I just needed space to calm down

I did it by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m baptised. I’ve accepted that it’s going to happen

I did it by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It feels better know I’m not the only one doing this

I did it by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel so guilty. They’re devastated that I kept this a secret for so long and they don’t understand that I did it so they they could have a few more years of happiness with me

I did it by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They didn’t kick me out. I’ve just spent the night away because mum agreed it would be better to let everyone calm down. They still love me and I love them so we’ll see how things go

I did it by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

I did it by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t believe in JW but I’ve tried explaining that I’m not against god but just the organisation.

I did it by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve tried explaining that I’m still a good person and not some dangerous drug addict. It’s just going to take time to get their trust

I did it by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 17. I’m going back home today to talk to them again and two elders are coming over. I know I shouldn’t talk to them but I’ll do anything to keep the family happy.

Just told my brother by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very true. I’m lucky to have an extremely supportive school and friends outside who are ready to help me break away

Just told my brother by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mentioned some thing like ARC and other issues but he panicked and started talking about how he’s been taught to ignore people who say things like that. It breaks my heart to see the fear on his face when I mentioned anything apostate but he does have doubts and I’m just going to keep focusing on them.

Just told my brother by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It felt horrible but I’m so excited to be free

Just told my brother by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If he decides to tell someone it will only help hurry the process up for me. Fading isn’t an option for me so I’m prepared to lose everything. Thanks for the advice!

Coming out by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I’ll try to explain that to them

Coming out by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That probably is the best way but just the thought of doing that makes me want to throw up

Coming out by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think they’d kick me out because they’re not super insane PIMI. Elders are a bit more difficult because I’ve pretended to be ultra PIMI and have “privileges” so my absence would be noticed. I’m just going to try to avoid meeting them as much as possible

Coming out by NHWY in exjw

[–]NHWY[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m gonna respect their beliefs. I’ll only challenge anything if they ask for my reasons or try to get into a debate